Watch official trailer from The Boy in the Dress musical

Here’s a first look at new musical The Boy in the Dress currently playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Based on the children’s book written by comedian David Walliams, the musical features a book by Mark Ravenhill with music from Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.

Directed by Gregory Doran, The Boy in the Dress tells the story of 12 year-old school boy Dennis who prefers wearing girl’s clothes.

The show is playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre through to March 8, 2020.

You can watch the official production trailer of The Boy In The Dress below…

The Boy in the Dress’ cast features Rufus Hound as Dennis’ dad, Irvine Iqbal plays shopkeeper Raj, Natasha Lewis plays Dennis’ best friend Darvesh’s mum, and Forbes Masson plays Mr Hawtrey, the headmaster from Dennis’ school.

They’re joined by Charlotte Wakefield as Miss Windsor, David Birch as Maudlin Street Captain, Max Gill as Big Mac, Ryan Heenan as Rory, Charlotte Jaconelli as Lorna, Christina Modestou as Miss Bresslaw, Alexander Moneypenny as Gareth, Ben Thompson as Oddbod, Jamie Tyler as St Kenneth’s Captain and Grace Wylde as Louise.

Completing the adult cast are Hannah Fairclough, Ahmed Hamad, Alim Jayda, Clancy Ryan, Cilla Silvia, Jack Anthony Smart and Georgie Westall.

You can book tickets online here.

The Boy In The Dress runs for 2 hours, 20 minutes playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until March 2020.